THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY ADMISSIONS AMONG DEMENTIA PATIENTS IN TAIWAN

Dementia that interferes with people’s independent functioning is a significant chronic condition in older adults. In Taiwan, as the number of elderly people is increasing rapidly, dementia has become a major public health issue. Little is known about dementia-related accidental injuries among Taiwanese patients. This study aimed to investigate differences in accidental injury admissions between people with dementia and those without dementia....